Question

Read the following sentence:

Thomas did not like when his brother jumped out from behind the tree because it was very starling.

In what way does this sentence over explain its meaning?

A. The reader knows that Thomas and his brother have a complicated relationship.

B. The reader knows that the brothers are outdoors because there are trees.

C. The reader knows that Thomas’s brother often plays pranks like this one.

D. The reader knows that jumping from behind a tree is likely to be startling.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

I think the answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Jumping out from behind a tree is going the surprise anyone, so stating so in the sentence isn't necessary. Hope this helps!